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Gray Renews CBS Network Affiliations Covering All 54 Existing Markets

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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ATLANTA, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has entered into a new agreement with Paramount Global that renews all of Gray’s existing CBS network affiliations, encompassing seven markets acquired from Meredith Corporation and 47 legacy markets.

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ATLANTA, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has entered into a new agreement with Paramount Global that renews all of Gray’s existing CBS network affiliations, encompassing seven markets acquired from Meredith Corporation and 47 legacy markets.
In 2022, according to Comscore, Gray’s CBS affiliated stations had the highest all-day ratings among all local stations in 29 markets and the first or second highest all-day ratings in 45 markets, comprising 83 percent of Gray’s CBS portfolio.
Nearly all of Gray’s CBS affiliates have been broadcasting CBS network programming from their very first days on the air.
In fact, Gray is now recruiting to fill an additional 74 open positions in those seven CBS markets.

RTNDA Awards 78 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards to 31 Gray Television Stations

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

ATLANTA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded a combined 78 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism to 31 of Gray’s local stations, led by 10 separate awards to Hawaii News Now in Honolulu, Hawaii, and seven separate awards to WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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ATLANTA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded a combined 78 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism to 31 of Gray’s local stations, led by 10 separate awards to Hawaii News Now in Honolulu, Hawaii, and seven separate awards to WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Four awards for Investigative Reporting to Hawaii News Now in Honolulu; KTUU in Anchorage; WRDW in Augusta; and WVUE in New Orleans.
Four awards for Breaking News Coverage to Arizona’s Family in Phoenix, Arizona; Hawaii News Now in Honolulu; WKYT in Lexington; and WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin.
We are no doubt continuing to build a winning culture.”
RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.

Make An Impact Foundation Opens New Playground at Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Making an impact in childrens lives is a priority for our Foundation, explained Dale Gillmore, founder and board chairman of Make An Impact Foundation.

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Making an impact in childrens lives is a priority for our Foundation, explained Dale Gillmore, founder and board chairman of Make An Impact Foundation.
To make this exciting new play space a reality, Make An Impact Foundation worked with KMOV and the Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club to bring together community partners committed to serving the families of St. Louis.
A public grand opening celebration is scheduled for 3-5pm today at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 2901 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis.
The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto, Boys & Girls Club of Lovejoy, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, Normandy High School, OFallon Park Club, Riverview Gardens Club, Roosevelt High School, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Club and the Teen Center of Excellence).

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Five Local Television Stations in St. Louis, MO

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

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NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
Antenna viewers without NEXTGEN TV sets can simply rescan their TV sets to ensure uninterrupted service.
Meredith's Local Media Group portfolio includes 17 television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households and 30 million viewers.

JD Sosnoff Promoted To VP & General Manager Of KMOV-TV In St. Louis

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Monday, April 6, 2020

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ST. LOUIS, April6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com )announcedtoday that James (JD) Sosnoff is being promoted to Vice President and General Manager of KMOV-TV in St. Louis, effective July 1, 2020.

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ST. LOUIS, April6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com )announcedtoday that James (JD) Sosnoff is being promoted to Vice President and General Manager of KMOV-TV in St. Louis, effective July 1, 2020.
Murphy has been VP and General Manager of KMOV since 2015.
"Mike has been an outstanding leader for KMOV and has built a terrific team in St. Louis," said Meredith Local Media Group President Patrick McCreery.
"I am so proud of this team and am excited to see JD move into the VP and General Manager position.I know KMOV and my colleagues are in very capable hands."

Meredith Adds To Local Media Group With Acquisition Of KPLR-TV St. Louis

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

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The acquisition creates a duopoly for Meredith in the nation's 21st largest television market, as Meredith already owns CBS affiliate KMOV in St. Louis.

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The acquisition creates a duopoly for Meredith in the nation's 21st largest television market, as Meredith already owns CBS affiliate KMOV in St. Louis.
"We are excited to be adding to our presence in the important St. Louis market," said Meredith President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Harty.
Once the acquisition of KPLR is complete, Meredith will own 18 television stations that reach 11 percent of U.S. television households.
Meredith's Local Media Group produces approximately 700 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and operates leading local digital destinations.Meredith's National Media Group reaches 175 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including 80 percent of U.S. Millennial women.